PRIORY GARDENS, LU2 7DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LU2 7DP

PRIORY GARDENS, LU2 7DP, Luton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This LU2 7DP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LU2 postcode area, which has experienced 484 crimes and a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LU2 7DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LU2 7DP, encompassing approximately 2462 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LU2 7DP area, explore the LU2 7DP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LU2 7DP Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Westbury Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Marston Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • New Bedford Road with total crimes: 2

PRIORY GARDENS, LU2 7DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.220.00%
Vehicle crime31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.2250.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime44.87300.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.8766.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.47300.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.620.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.03-33.33%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.620.00%
Drugs11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LU2 7DP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westbury Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Marston Gardens
    Total3
    Vehicle crime3
  • 3. New Bedford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Wychwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. A6
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Old Bedford Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Manton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Elmwood Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1